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**The Saucepan Man** · 10-23-2009, 05:07 PM

I kid you not, but this week I came across someone whose first name is Nazgul.

Seriously. Is that a real name or were her parents warped Tolkien fans ... ?

Inziladun · 10-23-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

I kid you not, but this week I came across someone whose first name is Nazgul.

Seriously. Is that a real name or were her parents warped Tolkien fans ... ?

That has to be an instance of misguided parents honouring one of their interests.

Loslote · 10-23-2009, 05:27 PM

My old youth pastor could pass for a Rohirrim if he grew out his hair a bit more.

Rumil · 10-23-2009, 05:42 PM

My old next-door neighbour when I was a kid looked just like Tom Bombadil (OK in my head anyway!), shortish, stoutish, red-cheeked and out in all weathers as he was a keen gardner.

His predecessor as next-door neighbour (also a gardner) was just like the Gaffer, thin and wiry, old and a little scary when knocking on the door to retrieve a football, but fine really and Mrs Gaffer generally had a spare biscuit about.

There was a kid in school that reminded me of Pippin, as he was always the one to get into improbable situations, at one point having to be cut free from a modern art installation by Parisian Pompiers, after seeing if his leg would fit in it!

Mr Underhill was my English teacher, but there was no resemblance.

There was one gent who was a housemate of a friend, and unfortunately became known as Gollum due to his sallow complexion and strange ways. We may have occasionally whispered 'preciousssss' behind his back, which I'm not very proud of.

Hakon · 10-23-2009, 10:49 PM

My Godfather is a bit like Gandalf in personality but not appearance. He had short blond hair and no beard last time my family saw him.

I also met George Clayton Johnson who looks a bit like a drunk Gandalf. Just imagine him with the Gandalf hat on.

Mithalwen · 11-24-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

That has to be an instance of misguided parents honouring one of their interests.

Or child abuse.... I do hope she didn't try to stab your dog Saucie...

**The Saucepan Man** · 11-27-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Inzil

That has to be an instance of misguided parents honouring one of their interests.

She is from Kazakhstan, I believe, or on of the other central asian states. Perhaps it is a common girl's name there ...?

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Originally Posted by Mith

I do hope she didn't try to stab your dog Saucie...

Ah no, Frodo's quite safe these days. His questing days came to an end when we put a fence up round our garden (having previously been somewhat curtailed with the loss of his nik-naks).

Here's a recent picture of the little fellow looking out to sea in anticipation of his future voyage to the West ...

Inziladun · 11-27-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

She is from Kazakhstan, I believe, or on of the other central asian states. Perhaps it is a common girl's name there ...?

I have my doubts, and I'm unaware of any Kazakh Downers who could enlighten us.

musicofainur · 12-21-2009, 06:14 AM

I have a teacher who is short in stature, had somewhat short curly hair (not anymore) and often wears waistcoats (and rarely of dark colours).
You all must have guessed what she looks like.

Loslote · 01-03-2010, 07:23 PM

I met a guy who looked just like Orlando Bloom, only bald and a teenager.

10-23-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	I kid you not, but this week I came across someone whose first name is Nazgul. Seriously. Is that a real name or were her parents warped Tolkien fans ... ? __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

10-23-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	My old youth pastor could pass for a Rohirrim if he grew out his hair a bit more. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

10-23-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
Rumil Sage & Onions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Britain Posts: 894	Lookie-likeee My old next-door neighbour when I was a kid looked just like Tom Bombadil (OK in my head anyway!), shortish, stoutish, red-cheeked and out in all weathers as he was a keen gardner. His predecessor as next-door neighbour (also a gardner) was just like the Gaffer, thin and wiry, old and a little scary when knocking on the door to retrieve a football, but fine really and Mrs Gaffer generally had a spare biscuit about. There was a kid in school that reminded me of Pippin, as he was always the one to get into improbable situations, at one point having to be cut free from a modern art installation by Parisian Pompiers, after seeing if his leg would fit in it! Mr Underhill was my English teacher, but there was no resemblance. There was one gent who was a housemate of a friend, and unfortunately became known as Gollum due to his sallow complexion and strange ways. We may have occasionally whispered 'preciousssss' behind his back, which I'm not very proud of. __________________ Rumil of Coedhirion

10-23-2009, 10:49 PM	#5
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	My Godfather is a bit like Gandalf in personality but not appearance. He had short blond hair and no beard last time my family saw him. I also met George Clayton Johnson who looks a bit like a drunk Gandalf. Just imagine him with the Gandalf hat on. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes Last edited by Hakon; 10-23-2009 at 10:53 PM.

12-21-2009, 06:14 AM	#9
musicofainur Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	I have a teacher who is short in stature, had somewhat short curly hair (not anymore) and often wears waistcoats (and rarely of dark colours). You all must have guessed what she looks like. Last edited by musicofainur; 12-21-2009 at 06:29 AM.

01-03-2010, 07:23 PM	#10
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I met a guy who looked just like Orlando Bloom, only bald and a teenager. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

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